Smilegate Entertainment has officially revealed ‘CFS 2016’ (CROSSFIRE
STARS 2016) Grand Finals schedule and CFS 2016’s new BI/poster for the
game CROSSFIRE, the number 1 online FPS game in the world.

This year, CFS 2016 GF will take place in Suzhou, China, from December 2nd
to December 4th. Total prize pool tripled from last year,
totaling $700,000, in which $400,000 is set aside for the Grand Finals.
National Finals (NF) will take place in 11 regions around the world
during July to October, and the regional winner team from each NF will
fight for the championship in Suzhou, China.

12 NF winner teams will be divided into 3 groups and play in a Double
Elimination format. From Quarterfinals, teams will play in a Single
Elimination format.

Smilegate also revealed CFS 2016 BI and poster, designed around a star.
Each triangle fragments in the star are based on Smilegate’s triangle
CI, and they symbolize players participating in 11 NF around the world.
A separate fragment in the right side of the star symbolizes
representatives from the NF who will battle for the championship in the
GF.

Now in its 5th year, CFS is the highest level of competitive
play for CROSSFIRE, the No. 1 FPS game in the world reaching 6 million
concurrent users and 500 million registered players. Last year’s CFS in
Guangzhou, China was broadcasted live in English, Chinese, Portuguese,
etc. Additionally, it was dual live streamed in Vietnam, Russia, and
Latin America. CFS 2015 featured dual stage display and provided a
theatrical experience to the audience, which was met with great
enthusiasm.

Ina Jang, CEO of Smilegate Entertainment, stated that “with the
announcement of CFS 2016’s Grand Finals and release of new BI and
poster, CFS 2016 has officially begun,” and added that “the community
continued passion for CFS 2016 will be greatly appreciated.”